280's to ONEderland!! *w/Pics!*

craft338

I started MFP at the end of January at 282 lbs and have lost 86.2 lbs :drinker: i just made it below 200 lbs for the first time since high school, and it feels pretty awesome!

my story's not so different from lots of people on here. i was never a couch potato that sat around and stuffed my face. i always had at least 2 jobs while going to school, and i was always on the run. i come from an italian family who makes homemade bread and pasta, and has a feast every sunday "just because". i was chubby since i was little, and since my parents didn't really know any better, they just told me to "stop eating" all the time. i thought it was good to only eat 2 meals a day, and that i just wasn't one of those lucky people who just happened to be skinny.

Now i've taken the time to some reading on food and nutrition and i'm actually enjoying this new healthy way of eating and living. i even quit smoking :bigsmile: i'm lucky enough to have an active job that i love working with kids, so if i make sure i go on my 45 minute walks every day, i'm able to keep losing weight while eating around 2000 calories a day.

so, that's my story in a few paragraphs or less....and here's my most recent before and during picture:

Sebnem123

great work!!

sc1572

CONGRATS

♥_Ellybean_♥

Amazing job!

mea9

Wow! Great work!! It must Feel wonderful!

AZKristi

What an inspiration, you look really good! Keep up all the hard work.

NefariousBunny

Seriously, you look amazing! Great job! Love your hair!

Hoppymom

WOW! That's an amazing change! Keep up the good work!

ladym04

Thats amazing!! Great job!! You should be proud, I hope to stick with this like you. Very inspiring.

diana160

What an inspiration.... Diana

chubiD

Terrific job! Kudos to you!!

Amber82479

You look absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your success!

Oishii

You look great! Love your hair, btw

kellyisloved

YAY!!! Still very happy for you! Amazing change. You're a beautiful girl, and I love your happy smile.

Minnesnowtagurl

WOWZERZ! Great job, super impressive!!! Keep up the good work.

jessashcher

you look so amazing, you are beautiful in both pics but now you are alot healthier, keep up the great work:)))

BananaBee3

Gorgeous! Keep it up

loserchick

Congratulations! You've done so well and you look great! Keep up the fantastic work :bigsmile:

GINAvsGINA

You look great, way to go!

countrydarling1

Great job!! you have a beautiful glow on your face!!

timeforachange2011

great job! You look amazing!!

aimeerowe91

wow, you look amazing! great job

harlanJEN

You look amazing and yes, I must also add - the hair is really nice !

ycc1964

Wow, you look fantastic.

mssgirl11

way to go!! you are doing great. such an inspiration!

Jade_Butterfly

Look at you gorgeous lady. .You have had an amazing journey and I am so very proud of you. . Great accomplishment dear. . Huggles.

tiedye

Wow you look like a model!!! Amazing!

jhardenbergh

wow, great job, you look fantastic

rustichen

You are amazing!!

JNettie73

When I read your story I just kept nodding in agreement. I come from an Italian family as well. We also do the Sunday "Italian Feast" just because! Growing up, I was always given cookies, Italian pastries, nuts and all that "good" stuff. Don't get me wrong, I am proud of my heritage and enjoy the Sunday "feasts" very much. However, having every gathering revolve around food "just because" sure does not teach you healthy eating habits by any means. I completely relate to where you are coming from.

Congrats on your success. You look amazing. Job very well done. Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

crepes_

You look gorgeous, and I bet you feel incredible. Awesome job! I'm hoping to get there, too. My family is Colombian. Rice, fried plantains, beans, and pork every Sunday, just because. My parents didn't know any better, either.